11 Things I Wish I Had Known in My Teens - Adult Tips for My Younger Self

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You can check out our in-depth guide, here: https://gentl.mn/things-i-wish-i-had-known-in-my-teens Want to stay updated? Sign up here for free: https://gentl.mn/2kmKh2d Want to see more videos? Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/thegentlemansgazette --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gentleman's Gazette https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/ https://gentl.mn/2mnQgER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentlemansgazette FREE eBook: https://gentl.mn/2kmKh2d #lifeadvice #adulthood #notsponsored SHOP THE VIDEO: 1. Orange Exotic Caribbean Boutonniere - https://gentl.mn/2lUw3pM 2. Antique Gold Ochre Silk Wool Pocket Square -https://gentl.mn/2mh8Vln I've compiled my own list of a few things I wish I had known when I was that age. Without any further ado, let's jump right in! Tip number one is to start saving money now while you still have a safety net. Instead of trying to save a few dollars or cents here and there with each purchase you're making, it's important to set aside money for savings at the outset that you won't be tempted to use when making purchases. Number two is another financial tip, quality is a better long-term investment than quantity. As a teen, and like we said it's probable that you don't have many expenses but at the same time, you might not yet have a full-time job or any job at all and therefore, not have a great steady source of income, whatever the case, if your income is limited, not only should you be saving money but you should also be wise when you do choose to spend it. Next up, tip number three is that a conventional high school education is probably missing a great deal of information that you'll actually need to be an adult in the real world. Number four is a social tip almost everyone is probably just as insecure as you are, if not more so. While it may be tough to remember sometimes, if you are feeling insecure about your personality or your social standing, many of your peers are probably feeling the same things. Number five, you're not going to be able to please everyone and you shouldn't try to. In the same way that your peers might have certain expectations for you about how to fit into a social group, your elders such as parents, teachers, coaches, and so on might also have communicated to you some expectations for ways your life could turn out. Remember though, the one person with ultimate control over your future should be you. Tip number six also relates to the point about social insecurity, you don't have to hang around with a group of people you don't like just out of a desire to fit in. Having a group to which you feel you belong is a natural human desire. If you find yourself hanging around with people who don't support your choices, your identity, or your future plans and they're just taking advantage of your desire to fit into some group, you would do well to move on. On the subject of social dynamics in school, you've probably heard the old line at some point, high school doesn't last forever. While I do agree with this sentiment, in so far as the hierarchies and drama of high school stop mattering once you're an adult, there is also a flipside to this because we now live in the age of social media; your teenage choices can follow you around for much longer. Number eight is another quick tip on social media, while everyone is trying to present their best selves on social platforms, remember that everyone does have their own insecurities and their own challenges and you shouldn't judge yourself by the standards of other people's social media profiles. Remember that by and large, you're only seeing what other people want you to see on social media and that nobody truly lives a perfect life. For tip number nine, let's jump back to my earlier point about making decisions for your future as there's an important distinction to be made here. While you aren't too young to have any idea what you want, you are still allowed to not know what you want. Remember here that life is a journey and everybody figures out their own personal path at a different time. Tip number ten is that making mistakes is a natural part of life and not attempting things just because you fear failure will only leave you stuck where you are. Tip number eleven and our final tip for today is one of the biggest, speaking from my own personal experience, it's always important to set aside your pride or your fears about other's perceptions of you and to ask for help when you need it. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it can actually be a sign of strength. In summary, it's okay to need help because those who care about you will want to provide it.